apparently the current winning bid's £325 not £695 according to the website. Misleading.

2nd Aug 2007

dudedude

is this the site's coldest deal?

I was wondering that ..... :giggle:

2nd Aug 2007

i dont think its the coldest im sure ive seen some at -300

2nd Aug 2007

they have the r74 samsung unboxed going for £410 you can get brand new for £450 so not a great saving

2nd Aug 2007

yimmie

apparently the current winning bid's £325 not £695 according to the w … apparently the current winning bid's £325 not £695 according to the website. Misleading.

According to that screen grab there were 21 bid now when I look at it they are down to 17 bids, so someone had taken some off and pushed the price down.

2nd Aug 2007

I've been looking at the comet auctions for ages...generally pretty poor prices, and not many bargains to be had.

I remember the best auctions used to be Compaq Auctions (before HP took them over and put all the auctions on ebay)....many years ago I got a brand new 19" CRT monitor worth about £200 for £60 delivered.

2nd Aug 2007

firespire

According to that screen grab there were 21 bid now when I look at it … According to that screen grab there were 21 bid now when I look at it they are down to 17 bids, so someone had taken some off and pushed the price down.

maybe they have been reading this and decided not to bother bidding

2nd Aug 2007

firespire

According to that screen grab there were 21 bid now when I look at it … According to that screen grab there were 21 bid now when I look at it they are down to 17 bids, so someone had taken some off and pushed the price down.

Which is why I took the screen shot !

I'm confident something is wrong with their bidding system which could be intentional or unintentional

2nd Aug 2007

i got a fridge freezer from the comet clearance shop, and it has already pack up the freezer doesnt freeze the food, we had them out twice.i also had my washing machine it had a small dent on the side and touch wood i havent had a problem with it.

2nd Aug 2007

edi

Thanks Sir Alan :)Although you may grab a bargain, some of the items are … Thanks Sir Alan :)Although you may grab a bargain, some of the items are overpriced and there is talk of shill bidding. Check prices before bidding.

Just had a look, Some of those prices are ridiculous, The tv's for instance are cheaper new! :roll:

But I think in relation the the original posters name, this would have been more appropriate (it did make -310 though)hotukdeals.com/for…081

I'm sure some of you will spot the connection!!!

2nd Aug 2007

I agree with most of the posts, I have not faired too badly, but will also tell ppl to be wary of descriptions. I bought a range cooker, yep got a good deal, saved about £350. Described as slight dent on the back but came with a broken door and big dent. When I rang helpline they just say they will take back. Did manage to haggle some refund and ended up with a good deal. Then bought a fridge which was described as small dent to front, After lots of phonecalls fridge written off. Full refund given but still had to go and buy one at full price from comet. Can pick up some good deals but be wary of the descriprion

2nd Aug 2007

I have just bought a miele washing machine for £250 used and / or returned ,should be £499 , so will see when it arrives , described as no damage and transit bolts in place , so we will see , but anything other than description and will be going back , due next friday so will post in due course .

2nd Aug 2007

just a note to the above , i had bid on 4 or 5 ex display ones before this and was always outbid , i have been a member of ebay since it began so know a thing or two about shill bidders and i strongly suspected this was going on , especially when you cant see finished items , the one i was looking before i bid , always seemed to finish on about £210 (5 or 6 machines ) but when i was involved the bidding it always crept up to over £300 .This may be a commision selling thing with comet clearance staff

2nd Aug 2007

andybk

just a note to the above , i had bid on 4 or 5 ex display ones before … just a note to the above , i had bid on 4 or 5 ex display ones before this and was always outbid , i have been a member of ebay since it began so know a thing or two about shill bidders and i strongly suspected this was going on , especially when you cant see finished items , the one i was looking before i bid , always seemed to finish on about £210 (5 or 6 machines ) but when i was involved the bidding it always crept up to over £300 .This may be a commision selling thing with comet clearance staff

You can see finished items if you click "watch item"

2nd Aug 2007

Well...this thread is going down well isn't it!

I did have a cracking deal with them. It's OBVIOUSLY a case of right place right time.

Why people feel the need to slag it off is beyond me, either you spot a bargain, or you don't. No need to keep going on about it.

This is a discussion forum - you have to take the good with the bad. If people have a bad experience it's as well to let others know of potential issues -just like those with apositive shoudl do so too.

Must be one of the Comet Shill Bidders - there goes your commission :whistling:

BTW - don't be too easily offended by comments on this forum, in the end its just people trying to save money (or waste some time), not people trying to get as much REP (ie. EGO) as possible!

2nd Aug 2007

This site has been preent for years I think before 2000 - (before we bought our last washing machine) - after spending quite sometime studying the winning bids I too concluded that it was an absolute waste of time. I guess things haven't changed much.

I'm sure the occasional bargain can be had but I do get the feeling this is a rarity.